May24

Southwest Missouri Amateur Radio Club Friday Net 146.910!!! 5/24/2013

by N0MIO on May 24, 2013 at 8:51 pm
Posted In: Dastardly Trivia, Emergency Preparedness, Hamfests, Links of Interest to Amateur Radio, Misc., Net Report, SMARC News, Special Events

Southwest Missouri Amateur Radio Club Friday Net 146.910!!! 5/24/2013

N0MIO Net Control

–Regular Announcements–
–The Southwest Missouri Amateur Radio Club meeting will be the third Saturday of the month at 5PM. This months meeting will be June 15th
–Testing Will also be available at 3-4PM for anyone of those who want to either get there technician license or if you are wanting to upgrade to a general or extra class. The Fee for this test will be $15.
–Any one listening interested in becoming a licensed amateur radio operator should attend a meeting.

–What’s happening in Ham Radio–

–CQ Field Day CQ Field Day!–
We welcome all to join us at the Red Cross Saturday June 22 for the annual ARRL Field Day event. Once again we will be setting up radios on emergency power to demonstrate to the public how amateur radio can operate when all other means of communication fail.  Whether you are a Technician class who would like to try to operate on HF frequencies, or a non-ham who has an interest in amateur radio, you are welcome to come join us and operate the radios, to come ask questions, or just come visit and enjoy good company in the atmosphere of a beach party.
SMARC is once again holding a raffle as a fund raiser for club events and repeater expenses. The Grand Prize this year is a Wouxun KG-UVD1P Dual Band U/V 136-174/400-480MHz Two-way Handheld Transceiver with programming cable and remote speaker microphone! Get your tickets now! 1 for $1, 6 for $5, 12 for $10. Contact Patti Palmer at kd0ael@gmail.com or 417-224-0234.

–New Southwest Missouri District D Net–
Good evening folks, Would like to encourage everyone to welcome a new net to the airwaves on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. The net is being held on the Southwest Missouri Linked Repeater System (SMLRS) and can be checked into on the 147.015+ Springfield repeater, PL 162.2 Hz. Other repeaters on the system include the 145.390-, PL 91.5 Hz in Granby (near Joplin), the 145.450-, PL 91.5 Hz in Nevada and the 442.150+, PL 162.2 Hz in Crane.

Hope you can take the time to check in and familiarize yourself and the ARES folks of the coverage of the system, and also check out your station’s operation by seeing how many of the system’s repeaters you can hear. For more information on the system, check out www.smlrs.info.
73 & hope to year you on the net,–
James Adkins, KB0NHX

–444.400 Repeater–
There has been a successful test of a backup machine for the 444.400 repeater. It works pretty well considering it has only 1/4 of a watt of output. I guess you could call it QRP. There will be a power amp set up on it to bring the power up to 30 watts or so. Its location is East central Springfield and i expect it to probably only cover that general area until a suitable location is found for it. Use 162.2 pl tone to get in and it is an open machine.

–SMARC Broadcast–
SMARC repeaters are now on Broadcastify. You can hear them on the following link: http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/13991
As a courtesy, the Greene County Skywarn nets, when active, will also be heard over this feed.

–Benton County Radio Operator’s Hamfest–
Hello SMARC, This is KF5LHM Mike Guest with the Benton County Radio Operators club. I would like to take a moment and invite your club and all hams in your area, to the BCRO Hamfest in Rogers Arkansas. When: Saturday, June 8th, 2013 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This year we are the Delta division sponsors and as such we will be having several members of the ARRL staff in attendance for the event. Here, see attachment, is some info on the event. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions my e-mail is kf5lhm@live.com my phone # is 479-721-2508 . Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Mike Guest, 73’s
http://www.bcro.org/

–Southwest Missouri Amateur Radio Club Polo’s–
There is still time to get your order in for a SMARC polo. They cost $30. If you would like to order one, please contact Patti Palmer kd0ael at kd0ael@gmail.com with your size. She will be placing the order June 7 and will need the money by then.

–Nixa Bike Ride– 4 hams are still needed for the Nixa Bike Ride June 1. Please contact James Adkins at adkins.james@gmail.com

 

–Dastardly Trivia—Thanks goes out to Patti KD0AEL for Trivia Tonight

Friday night net trivia

Dastardly Trivia: Do you remember the Technician test?


1. What is the grace period following the expiration of an amateur license within which the license may be renewed?

A. Two years
B. Three years

2. What is the “Q” signal used to indicate that you are receiving interference from other stations?

A. QRM
B. QRN

3. What is the basic unit of inductance?

A. The farad
B. The henry

 

–Short time, Mobile or Handheld Transceiver—

KD0GUR—Gary—AAB Winner!!!

KK4FXY/Proxy—Nancy—AAB Winner!!!

KD0RSJ/Proxy—Franklin—ABB

KD0AEL/Proxy—Patti

KD0VGG/Proxy—Joleene—AAB Winner!!!

KD0SXD/Proxy—Charles—AAB Winner!!!

KA0SPM/Proxy—Steve—AAB Winner!!!

K0JTR/Proxy—Jeff—AAB Winner!!!

KD0GUQ—Cheryl—AAB Winner!!!

KD0AEL/Echolink—Patti

KD0UOQ—Robert—AAB Winner!!!

N0VFI—James

KF5BIU—Hugh–

KD0TZJ—David—AAB Winner!!!

NC0H—Josh—AAB Winner!!!

 

–Regular Check-ins—

KD0TOT–Judith—AAB Winner!!!

 

–Late Check-ins–

KB0TPZ—Mark

 

–Total Check-ins=18

May24

Dastardly Trivia: Do you remember the Technician test?

by kd0ael on May 24, 2013 at 3:19 am
Posted In: SMARC News

1. What is the grace period following the expiration of an amateur license within which the license may be renewed?

A. Two years
B. Three years

2. What is the “Q” signal used to indicate that you are receiving interference from other stations?

A. QRM
B. QRN

3. What is the basic unit of inductance?

A. The farad
B. The henry

May17

Friday Night Net May 17, 2013

by kd0ael on May 17, 2013 at 10:45 pm
Posted In: Net Report

Regular Announcements
–The Southwest Missouri Amateur Radio Club meeting will be the third Saturday of the month at 5PM. This months meeting will be May 18th.
–Testing Will also be available from 3-4PM for anyone of those who want to either get there technician license or if you are wanting to upgrade to a general or extra class. The Fee for this test will be $15.
–Any one listening interested in becoming a licensed amateur radio operator should attend a meeting.
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Civil Air Patrol fly in.

Saturday, May 18 Springfield,
We plan to be there set up to run radios and shake hands with the public!

FREE Admission ~ Open to the Public ~ FREE Admission
~ Discover Civil Air Patrol ~
A Fly-In Fun-for-All !
Recognizing Area Emergency Services & Armed Forces[1]
Missouri Ava SkywarnSpotters
Downtown Airport (3DW, CTAF 122.
Location: 2546 E. Division

~ Taildraggers ~ Warbirds ~ Vintage ~ Ultralights ~
Everyone Welcome !
~ Biscuits & Gravy ~ Donuts ~ Coffee ~
For Early Fly-ins: 8:00 AM ’til about 10:00 AM
~ Hamburgers ~ Hot Dogs ~ Pot Luck Carry-In ~
Starting about 11:00
Activities until 4:00 PM
~ Free Airplane Rides ~
For Ages 8 to 17 from 9:00AM to 2:00PM
All Flights Provided by Young Eagles Program of the EAA
· Med EVAC Helicopters
· Highway Patrol Helicopter
· Military Display
· Fire Fighting Equipment
· Disaster Plan Information
· Emergency Medical Services
For Information Call: Bob Brown, 417-840-6110, B6151@aol.com

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Hello SMARC, This is KF5LHM Mike Guest with the Benton County Radio Operators club. I would like to take a moment and invite your club and all hams in your area, to the BCRO Hamfest in Rogers Arkansas. This year we are the Delta division sponsors and as such we will be having several members of the ARRL staff in attendance for the event. Here, see attachment, is some info on the event. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions my e-mail is kf5lhm@live.com my phone # is 479-721-2508 . Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Mike Guest, 73’s
http://www.bcro.org/
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We’re starting to come down to the wire and looking for several more folks to help out with the Nixa Bike Ride communications detail.
Here are the spots we have open still:
(1) Net Control
(2) Boax Rest Stop
(2) Brown Springs Rest Stop
(1) SAG 40
(1) SWEEP 70
(1) SWEEP 40
(4) Mercy SAG
The remaining rest stops will be done before noon, talking about possibly 2 hours max at each one.
The SWEEP positions will last the duration of the race, and your mileage is reimbursable if you want to turn in the sheet at the end of the race. Same for the SAG 40 – mileage reimbursable.
Those that want to be a SAG but not drive can ride with one of the Mercy volunteers and provide communications for them.
Please e-mail me ASAP with your shirt size and cell # so I can get the shirts ordered
Please don’t feel like you have to have experience to do this, we’ll get you all you need to know for the event and it will be a fun time!
–
James Adkins, KB0NHX
President & Repeater Trustee — Nixa Amateur Radio Club, Inc. (K0NXA) adkins.james@gmail.com
www.nixahams.net
Sorry about that, the ride is on Saturday, June 1, 2013. I hope to have maps and que sheets soon as well.
The race usually starts at 7:30 a.m. and is done by 3:00 p.m. for the 70 mile race.
Those at the rest stops will probably start about 7:30 or so and go till 9:30 or 10:00 at the latest at Boaz and Brown Springs.

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Dastardly Trivia this week takes us to history and the date May 18.

1. In 2011 Facebook began trading stock to the public.
A. true
B. false

2. In 1958 a world land speed record was set by a:
a. F-104 Starfighter
b. Douglas F5D Skylancer

3. In 1969 Apollo 10 was launched.
a. True
b. False

The answers are! BAA

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Checkins

No short time checkins or emergency traffic.

Regular checkins:

KD0CFQ Dale, Springfield
KD0BWT Caleb, Springfield BAA Winner
KD0JNU Steve, Springfield
N0MIO Richard, Ozark AAA
K0JTR Jeff, Miller
KD0TOT Judith, Miller
K0EOD Charlie, Springfield
KD0SXD Charles, Bolivar BAA Winner
KD0UGG Joleene, Bolivar BAA Winner
KD0TZJ David, Springfield BAA Winner
KD0GUR Gary, Springfield AAA
KD0GUQ Cheryl, Springfield
KK4FXY Nancy, Virginia Beach VA AAA
KD0CNP Shawn, Springfield
AD0BG David, Republic ABA
KF5BIU Hugh, Ozark
KD0AEL Patti, Springfield – Net Control

May16

Dastardly Trivia this week takes us to This date in history: May 18

by kd0ael on May 16, 2013 at 7:23 pm
Posted In: Dastardly Trivia

Dastardly Trivia this week takes us to history and the date May 18.

1. In 2011 Facebook began trading stock to the public.
A. true
B. false

2. In 1958 a world land speed record was set by a:
a. F-104 Starfighter
b. Douglas F5D Skylancer

3. In 1969 Apollo 10 was launched.
a. True
b. False

May12

W5KUB will be livestreaming for Dayton

by kd0ael on May 12, 2013 at 10:31 pm
Posted In: Links of Interest to Amateur Radio, SMARC News

It is that time of year again! w5kub will be live streaming his trek to the Daytona Hamvention. There seem to be many more prizes this year! 73 – Patti

It’s time for the 2013 Dayton Hamvention broadcast!!

Please join us during our live, online broadcast of the Dayton Hamvention this week. To join the broadcast go to http://W5KUB.com/where the fun begins!

New venue for 2013: We will be located inside Hara Arena at Booth SA302 to provide you with a totally different program. There will be no rain, hail, sleet, or snow on our cameras this year!!

During the Hamvention W5KUB will interview vendors regarding their latest products. We will have many special guests such as Bob Heil (K9EID) of Heil Sound; Martin F. Jue (K5FLU) founder of MFJ Enterprises; John Amodeo (NN6JA) producer of ABC TV’s hit show, “Last Man Standing”; and many more.

During the live broadcast, you will also have the opportunity to meet and chat with other ham radio operators from all over the world. During the 2012 Dayton Hamvention we had 47,400 viewers that followed our broadcast for the 5 day broadcast!

You could win one of 43 prizes, valued over $5,300, which will be awarded during the broadcast! The prizes include dual band mobile, HTs, D-star ID-51A, Comet Antenna Analyzer, Heil microphone and headset, antennas, weather station, computer to radio interface, spool LMR-400, auto antenna tuners, and much more. These prizes are made possible because of our relationship with partners; such as, GigaParts, Ten-Tec, NCG Company, Kantronics, MP Antenna, Heil Sound, ARRL, MFJ, and many more. In the past year over $10,000 in prizes have been awarded! Of course, no purchase is necessary to win a prize. W5KUB is not affiliated with any products or companies and does not sell any products or services.

Dayton Hamvention broadcast schedule (all times are subject to change):
· Wednesday, May 15: 1300 UTC (8:00 AM CT) drive from Memphis to Dayton, Ohio (10 hours). Yes, this will be a live broadcast!

· Thursday, May 16: 1300 UTC – 2030 UTC (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET), set up at Hara Arena and visit with vendors

· Friday, May 17: 1200 UTC – 2100 UTC (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET), Dayton Hamvention

· Saturday, May 18: 1200 UTC – 2100 UTC (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET), Dayton Hamvention

· Sunday, May 19: 1200 UTC – 1600 UTC (8:00 AM – noon ET), Dayton Hamvention

· Sunday, May 19: 1700 UTC (1:00 PM CT) drive from Dayton to Memphis (10 hours). Yes, this will be a live broadcast!

Join our group on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/w5kub/ to keep up with us year-round.

Also, please help spread the word by posting this announcement in Facebook and forwarding this message to your ham radio friends that may not have received this message!

We’ll ‘see’ you at Hamvention!

73,
Tom Medlin, W5KUB
http://w5kub.com/